Getting Around Bath

Transportation in Bath, UK for travelers comes mainly in the form of taxis, car and van hire services, and chauffeur services for the distinctly affluent. Those who take the bus tours from London to Stonehenge and Bath have their transportation covered, and won't need any further getting about by vehicle, unless they plan on doing some things farther afield than central Bath. Most of the Bath attractions centre upon the Roman Baths and surrounding Bath City Square, which are easily accessible on foot.

When renting a car and navigating around bath, be aware of the strict and ruthless parking wardens, who show no mercy for parking on double yellow lines any time, or single yellow lines at restricted times. Parking even with a validated ticket can seriously cost you if you over stay more than 2 hours, usually. If your car is towed away, you'll have to pay £100 to recover your car, in addition to a heavy parking penalty.

Buses run directly to Bath from London, Manchester, and other UK cities, and your trip can be booked through tour groups, or through chartered or other commercial bus lines. This is the cheaper way to travel to Bath, though you can score cheap rates through some car rental companies, which will also allow you a little more self-determination when getting to and around Bath.

Taxi services in Bath can be found at the train station, Orange Grove, and at the bottom of Milsom Street. Some of the Bath taxi companies include:

- Bath Taxis
- Satnam Taxis
- Rainbow Taxis
- Abbey Radio Taxis
- DC Travel
- Wildcombe Cars
- Rays Taxis
- City Line Taxis
- Aaron Taxis Rogers Private Hire

Car and van hire companies in Bath include:

- Amber Self Drive
- Hertz, Dorcester St.
- Enterprise Rent-a-Car
- Kingsmead Motors
- National Car Rental
- Avis Car Rental